Karnataka HC stays Sania Mirza’s Khel Ratna Award

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday stayed the World Number tennis star Sania Mirza’s Khel Ratna award after a Paralympian HN Girisha’s filed a plea challenging the decision. The court has issued notices to both the central government and Sania Mirza.

In his plea, Girisha had argued that he was more deserving for the award but the central government’s selection committee ignored him decided to award Sania instead. Girisha was earlier honoured with Padma Shri and Arjuna awards for his achievements.

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